Senior Accountant II/Accounting Supervisor
Job in
Costa Mesa, Orange County, California, 92626, USA
Listed on 2026-11-02
Listing for:
Wingstop - FWS
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-11-02
Job specializations:
-
Accounting
Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior Accountant II / Accounting Supervisor
Position Overview
We are looking for a Senior Accountant II / Accounting Supervisor to own key parts of the monthly close and serve as the first point of review for our accounting team. This role sits between Senior Accountant and Accounting Manager: you will still do hands‑on accounting for store revenue, expenses, inventory and balance sheet reconciliations, while also reviewing the work of others, improving processes and supporting the Controller.
The ideal candidate is a strong technical accountant who enjoys a fast‑paced, multi‑unit quick-service restaurant (QSR) environment, takes ownership of results and is ready to grow into a management role.
Summary ofKey Responsibilities
Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following.
Month‑end close and financial reporting- Lead and coordinate assigned portions of the month‑end close, including maintaining the close calendar and checklist and tracking deadlines
- Review journal entries, accruals, prepaids and reconciliations prepared by Staff and Senior Accountants before posting
- Prepare complex journal entries, accruals and prepaids
- Perform P&L review and variance analysis by store, region and entity, and explain significant fluctuations to management
- Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for multiple entities, including intercompany activity and eliminations
- Reconcile and review balance sheet accounts, including bank, credit card and intercompany accounts
- Oversee review of POS transactions and reconciliation of POS system reports to vendor settlement statements
- Oversee review and reconciliation of food delivery platform transactions (Door Dash, Uber Eats, Olo, ez Cater) and credit card settlements
- Identify control gaps and recommend and implement process improvements and internal controls
- Account for store revenue, expenses and inventory, including food cost and cost of goods sold analysis
- Review payroll entries and labor cost reporting
- Maintain the fixed asset schedule, including new store builds, remodels, depreciation and disposals
- Set up new locations and GL accounts in R365 and maintain the chart of accounts
- Prepare or review sales tax and property tax filings across all locations
- Serve as a primary point of contact for the annual audit; prepare PBC schedules and respond to auditor requests
- Support lease accounting and other GAAP technical matters
- Train, mentor and review the work of Staff Accountants and AP/AR team members
- Act as backup to the Accounting Manager and answer escalated questions from the team and store operations
- Partner with Operations, HR/Payroll and leadership on special projects, budgeting and ad hoc analysis
Skills and Abilities
- Strong, solid understanding of GAAP, including accruals, fixed assets and lease accounting
- Advanced Excel skills: pivot tables, lookups (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH), SUMIFS and macros
- Ability to review others' work for accuracy and give clear, constructive feedback
- Thorough and detail-oriented, with sound judgment on materiality and when to ...
- Resourceful critical thinker with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Can work independently and lead or collaborate within a team
- Flexible; adjusts to changing priorities in a growing, multi‑unit business
- Organizes and prioritizes own and team work to meet close deadlines
- Works effectively under pressure and tight schedules while producing accurate results
- Effective communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, including explaining financial results to non‑accounting partners
Education and Experience
- B.S.…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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